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Kevin Mokento’s Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Book review
The Lighthouse Book review

One of the social media platforms that dominate discourse in the public sphere in the 21st century only allows 280 characters at a time. Yes, Twitter allows that number of characters, not words! In his book, Kevin Mokento’s TheLighthouse, Paul More strings together a 143-word, not character, sentence in his commentary on the impact of the infamous 9/11 terrorist attack on New York, USA.

That is a tall order by any stretch of the imagination.

I must confess, it is the longest and most unforgettable sentence that I have ever read in my entire life. I am highlighting this anecdote about my interaction with the book not to scare the reader but to showcase the eloquence and writing prowess of this author. The Lighthouse is More’s maiden work in the non-fiction genre.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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